A Small List of Things You Don't Have to Provide Your Children

As it seems that people are confused about what they "have" to provide to their children, I am going to provide you with a brief list of things you do NOT have to provide to your kids.  I'd like to light the way on the path of truth and understanding on this topic that seems to be befuddling to some.

1.  A car when they turn 16.  

2.  A down payment on their first home

3.  A cell phone

4.  A cell phone plan

5.  An Ipad or comparable tablet

6.  Designer shoes

7.  Designer clothes

8.  Unearned allowance (i.e. money they're given without chores being done)

9.  Allowance of ANY kind

10.  A TV in their bedroom

11.  A TV in your car to entertain them while you drive

12.  Your phone to watch when they're out and you need to entertain them

13.  Your phone to watch at home

14.  Happy Meals

15.  Professionally done nails

16.  An entire play room of toys

17.  Every single day after school activities

18.  Name brand cereal

19.  Tickets to opening weekend of every single movie that comes out

20.  ANYTHING when a tantrum is done to get it.

This is just a start but you get the idea.  Your children are not entitled to these things.  In fact, you are just encouraging the entitlement attitude when you give in to their every whim because you don't want to hear them cry.  You are not REQUIRED to give them any of these things.  Should you choose to do so, fine but please don't feel pressured.